SALT II conference tests trust in U.S. answers
In Des Moines and 24 other cities, Reagan era SALT II talks are framed as informative forums rather than debates. Paul Warnke leads five pro SALT II speakers while White House defense and intelligence disputes over monitoring Iran and Soviet compliance fuel the debate.
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Iowa guards seek bigger raise amid underfunded pay
An appropriations subcommittee proposed adding 424000 to the Social Services Department budget to raise prison guard salaries by about 1.5 percent. The $9696 starting annual pay for guards would rise slightly as corrections officials study staffing and training needs. Hershey Foods notes its chocolate is safe from radioactive contamination, claiming it still markets chocolate that melts in the mouth.
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Wheat cartel parallels with OPEC risk debated
Washington reports consider forming an Organization of Wheat Exporting Countries led by Canada Argentina Australia and the United States to fix a price between four and five dollars a bushel. Critics warn of higher domestic prices and political strain while noting wheat is renewable and a cartel could backfire.
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D-Mont
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Justice, Kirbo crew cozier than ever in Washington
A Washington DC office for King and Spalding led by Charles Kirbo signals closer ties to the Carter White House. The column tours six Justice Department matters from Ford Motor bribery probes to Bert Lance delays and Billy Carter Libya links, suggesting heightened scrutiny and internal friction.
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Reagan Leads GOP Field in ABC Harris Survey
Ronald Reagan holds an 8 point national lead as the preferred GOP presidential choice among 751 voters across party lines, with Ford, Baker and Connally in second to fourth. Among Republicans, Reagan tops Ford 34 to 26 percent, Baker 14 percent, Connally 8 percent, signaling a clear front runner but not a wrap on the nomination before the 1980 primaries.
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Baker
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Election bill criticism in House letter
The March 21 letter argues against H.R. 1 public financing for congressional campaigns. It cites flaws such as failing to curb special interest money and potential to worsen the problem by allowing up to $5,000 to primary and $5,000 to general election contributions per candidate with no new limits.
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Editorial: Curbing Campaign Finance and Incumbent Advantage
The author argues that H.R. 1 would boost candidate reliance on interest groups and harden incumbent advantages by matching funds and spending limits. They advocate strict caps on individual donations from 1000 to 500 dollars and PAC contributions from 5000 to 1000 dollars to reduce influence and create fairer contests.
Public thanks to a kind passerby in a missing child incident
A mother expresses gratitude to an anonymous woman on E Avenue who found her 4 year old daughter after she wandered two miles from a dancing class on April 10. Police helped recover the child within two hours, highlighting the dangers of separation and the need for basic contact information.
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